Held by the British Council, the prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards honour international alumni who have used their UK education to drive meaningful change across business, science, and society.
Although ceremonies are still being held for 2025/26, eleven University of Sheffield alumni have been recognised in the prestigious Study UK Alumni Awards, celebrating the global impact of UK-educated leaders.
Sheffield’s 2026 winners so far
- Dr Alexandros Stamatiadis (Greece) – Self-employed developer and innovator in music technology (Dreeemwave Bassliner)
- Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali (Pakistan) – CEO of Revive Medical Technologies, advancing healthcare solutions
- Ms Khadija Elbedweihy (Egypt) – Founder and CEO of PraxiLabs, transforming science education through virtual labs
- Mr Juan Ocampo (France) – Research engineer at Institut Pasteur, contributing to cutting-edge scientific research
Finalists
- Thanaselan Rajendran (Malaysia)
- Dr Ahmed ElSheikh (Egypt)
- Eric Takyi (Ghana)
- Arjun Radha Krishna (India)
- Dr Efi Ioannidou (Cyprus)
- Yuet Kwan Carman Leung (Hong Kong)
- Dr Bashir Mohammed (USA)
Please take away that you can succeed in industries as competitive as music, without having connections, big budget, or location. But if you want to achieve that, you must provide something unique and exceptional that people simply cannot ignore. Say "my dreams might seem crazy, but I am crazier".
Dr Alex Stamatiadis
Founder Dreeemwave Bassliner, Study UK Alumni Award winner
This year’s Sheffield winners represent an exceptional breadth of talent, innovation and influence across the world.
My journey has shown me that innovation and resilience are key drivers of success. I want students to understand that setbacks are part of the process, but a clear vision, adaptability, and relentless pursuit of improvement will open doors. Never underestimate the power of curiosity and building meaningful connections, both can shape opportunities in ways you cannot foresee.
Dr Murtaza Najabat Ali
CEO of Revive Medical Technologies, Study UK Alumni Award winner
Each winner demonstrates how a Sheffield education can be a launchpad for global impact, from pioneering new technologies to improving access to education and healthcare.
What I learned at Sheffield works across the board in science. I can attest to that. I was encouraged to ask questions, stay curious, and above all, to cooperate instead of compete...more universities around the world should follow Sheffield’s lead.
Juan Ocampo
Research engineer at Institut Pasteur, Study UK Alumni Award winner
The Study UK Alumni Awards shine a spotlight on leaders who are not only excelling in their fields, but actively shaping the future of their industries and communities.
Congratulations once again to all the finalists and winners.
Please keep an eye out for details on how you can apply for next year’s awards.